Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaroosha MuzaffarTuesday 14 April 2026 07:21 BSTMeghan shares glimpse of Archie and Lilibet's Easter celebrationsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun a four-day "quasi-royal" visit to Australia, their first trip to the country since 2018.The privately funded itinerary spans Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney, combining charitable endeavours with commercial engagements.Their schedule includes visits to a children's hospital, a women's homeless service, and events supporting military veterans and their families.Prince Harry is set to deliver a keynote address on psychosocial safety, while Meghan will headline a wellness retreat, with tickets for some events costing thousands of Australian dollars.This visit differs from traditional royal tours as it is undertaken in a private capacity, includes paid events, and features no public walkabouts.In fullHarry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day ‘quasi-royal’ tourThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in